Hotel Rock | Cedar Mesa

Hiking Hotel Rock - Cedar Mesa Hiking Hotel Rock

Cedar Mesa

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RATING: Moderate Hiking

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 44. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

44 | 22

Thu

Sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 0 mph.

50 | 28

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 30

Sat

Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 30

Sun

A chance of rain showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

49 | 34

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SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring. Hot in the summer.
GEAR: Standard hiking gear.

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 44. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

44 | 22

Thu

Sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 0 mph.

50 | 28

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 30

Sat

Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 30

Sun

A chance of rain showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

49 | 34

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Structures at Hotel Rock

Structures at Hotel Rock

Hotel Rock is a fairly well preserved Native American ruin perched on a mesa above Arch Canyon. The ruin itself is very unique and worth visiting, but requires a bit of a hike to reach. Although not particularly far in distance, the hike is fairly steep and gains a lot of elevation. This is considered a moderate hike. The rewards, however, are many. The views of Comb Ridge, Arch Canyon, and the surrounding area are splendid and make the effort very worthwhile. There is also quite good primitive camping at the trailhead, making this an ideal place to spend a weekend camping and visiting the sights. The trailhead is generally reachable by any vehicle.

Also be sure to checkout Arch Canyon Ruin and Walnut Knob Panel when in the area.

Note: Although the route follows and old 4x4 trail, it does not appear to receive much use these days, and would be very difficult, requiring a specially modified vehicle. Even access via ATV would be a bit challenging. As of 2010, it is open by the BLM to motorized vehicles. All in all, however, it is better suited to hiking than motorized travel for most.
Cristina Amat at Hotel Rock

Cristina Amat at Hotel Rock

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